veritist

/vəˈrɪtɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who advocates or supports the pursuit of truth, especially in matters of ethics or morality.

“The philosopher was a renowned veritist who dedicated her life to uncovering the truth about human nature.”

2. noun

A person who seeks to expose or uncover false or misleading information.

“The journalist was a skilled veritist who spent years investigating corporate scandals and exposing corruption.”

Synonyms

  • moralist
  • truth-seeker

Antonyms

  • deceiver
  • dissimulator